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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,685.57, 70,017.68 and 13,405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,685.57, 70,017.68 and 13,405.37 is: 20,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,685.57 : 70,017.68 = 13,405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,685.57/70,017.68 = 13,405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,685.57x = 70,017.68 × 13,405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,685.57x = 938,612,590.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,612,590.37/46,685.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.99

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